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Obituary for MONTOYA


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Sunday July 10, 2011

SARAH L. Age 96, beloved mother and grandmother, left her life on earth to join the Lord and her family in heaven on Tuesday, July 5, 2011. She was a resident of Bernalillo, NM. She was preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Nestora Lucero; her husband, Louis Montoya; son, James Montoya; brothers, George, Sigfriedo, Jose, Benjamin, Eddie, Max and Pablito; her sisters, Maria, Reina, and Carolina. Sarah is survived by her children, Robert Montoya, Cecilia P. Zamora, Beverly Montoya (Wayne Sandoval; her nephew she raised as her son, Joe (Sonny) Lucero. Our Nana was blessed with eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; ten great-great-grandchildren; and other numerous relatives and friends. Sarah's family was truly blessed to have her for 96 years. She will be missed dearly. A Rosary will be recited today (Sunday) at 4:00 p.m. at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church. Service of Christian Burial will be Monday at 9:00 a.m. also at the Church. Interment will follow at Vista Verde Memorial Park. Casket Bearers will be Jeffrey Mora, Jason Romero, Joshua Benavidez, Michael Cervantes, Daniel Zamora and Wayne Sandoval. On behalf of the family, they wish to express their sincere gratitude to the Heartland Hospice Team, to nurse Evelyn Montoya and all the wonderful staff for the loving and personal care given to Sarah. A very special thanks to Fr. Juan Mendez of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church for his uplifting visits, Sarah surely treasured them. Also special thanks to Rose Garcia for faithfully taking communion to Sarah. Forever in our hearts Nani. Those who wish to express their condolences may visit www.danielsfuneral.com. Sarah's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Alameda Mortuary 9420 Fourth Street NW Albuquerque, NM 87114 (505) 898-3160


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